TECH MANUAL 2018/19 1 We build skis 2018/19 is a benchmark year for Elan, and represents a dramatic shift for our Brand. Our compelling award winning ski collection is updated, and backed by a fresh new approach to branding and marketing to our consumer, putting Elan in a great position for the future. At Elan, we don't just build skis, we build BETTER skis, and with over 70 years dedicated to handcrafting skis in the Alps, that’s not just a statement, it's a promise. Earning praise year after year, Elan skis are not only validated by test results and design awards. They are also approved by top-level athletes, as well as thousands of skiers around the world, who trust Elan to provide equipment that produces exceptional experiences in the mountains, again and again. Thank you for supporting Elan and have a great and successful season. The Elan Team TABLE OF CONTENT NEWS 2018/19 BRAND 4 ELAN NEWS 6 ELAN AAA-SERIES 8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ELAN TECHNOLOGIES 10 SAFETY FEATURES 14 REFERENC PARTS - RETAIL 16 REFERENCE PARTS - AAA-SERIES 17 ELAN BINDING LINE 2018/19 18 RENTAL 22 RENTAL TECHNOLOGY 23 SYMPRO-ESP/SYMRENT-ESR 18.19 24 ELAN RENTAL LINE 2018/19 26 DEALER ONLINE SUPPORT 28 JUST ONE CLICK 29 ELAN BRAKE LINE 2018/19 30 PRODUCT PREPARATION 32 MOUNTING POSITIONS FOR MODELS 2018/19 33 ADJUSTMENT CLASSIFY YOURSELF 38 RELEASE/RETENSION ADJUSTMENT TABLE 39 SYMPRO/SYMRENT/BYS ON THE SHOP FLOOR 41 MOUNTING BINDINGS & PLATES WORKSHOP TOOLS AND AIDS 46 DRILL TEMPLATE SELECTION 47 DRILL TEMPLATE 92W & 92 FAT 50 DRILL TEMPLATE AMBITION 54 DRILL TEMPLATE ATTACK DEMO 58 DRILL TEMPLATE BASES & PLATES 61 DRILL TEMPLATE RACEPLATE 09 66 DRILL TEMPLATE 94W 68 DRILL TEMPLATE SP 2003 W & SP 2003 FAT 70 DRILL TEMPLATE SR 2003 W 72 FUSION 74 SHIFT 76 BOOT TYPES - ISO STANDARDS 78 BOOT HANDLING AND TESTING 80 TROUBLESHOOTING (INCLUDING RENTAL) 85 DEALER SERVICE INFORMATION ELAN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 88 ELAN DEALER INDEMNITY PROGRAM 90 INSTRUCTIONS & PRODUCT WARRANTY 92 ELAN LIMITED WARRANTY 94 ELAN RISK MANAGEMENT 95 USE OF NON RECOMMENDED SETTINGS 97 POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REPORT 98 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT 99 BINDING LIST FOR RETAILERS 100 CHECKLIST 101 NEWS 2018/19 BRAND 100% handcrafted in the Alps for more than 70 years, ELAN is dedicated to innovation that makes the skiing experience better for everyone. How? What? We build better skis. We live for the skiing lifestyle and challenge ourselves with new experiences. 4 Why? Whether you live in the city or the mountains, ELAN believes skiing should be experienced by everyone. 5 NEWS 2018/19 BINDINGS »Click click« is the only thing you want to hear from your bindings before letting yourself go on the slopes. Elan bindings collection is designed all around maximum performance and safety, so you can only focus on having fun! 6 You can GripWalk with Elan! The entire adult Fusion, Quick Trick, Shift and Rental bindings are fully GripWalk compatible and can be used with Alpine ski boots (ISO 5355) and GripWalk ski boots (ISO 9523). Gripwalk bindings can be used for both – adult alpine and GRIPWALK ski boots. Uncompromising skiing performance and safe release-retention settings with both No specific ski boot sole types. GRIPWALK height adjustment is necessary. ALPINE SKI BOOTS TOURING SKI BOOTS (ISO 5355) (ISO 9523) TYPE A TYPE A no further Walk Sole/ * marking can be found in the product (Adult) (Children) GripWalk indication name and partly also on the binding (GW) Walk to Ride (W) Binding without any indication* Binding marked "AC" Binding marked “GW" Binding marked “MBS” Binding marked “AT” 7 ELAN AAA-SERIES Only the most motivated athletes can leave the mainstream behind by pushing beyond their limits. We at ELAN would like to make this as exciting and easy as possible, while also ensuring everyone’s safety. An ELAN ski binding is the result of more than 85 years of research and development. An evolved technology enriched by the experience of the world’s top athletes who trust our bindings when they fly over cliffs, kickers and rails. KEEPS YOU BRAVE. The next level to Access All Areas is reached with the new AAAttack2 bindings. A new toe construction extends the possibilities of allmountain skiing. Skiers prefer equipment which provides control, performance and usability. Not only for clear slopes and untracked powder areas, also for stoked park and half pipe rides. The ELAN AAAttack2 reaches the next stage in combining functionality and modern design to meet these demands. A perfect tool for all-around skiers who are willing to attack! The new FR PRO2 Toe: The FR PRO2 AT Toe: The new standard toe construction in the The AAAttack2 14 AT can be AAAttack2 line – FR PRO2 - is compatible adjusted to Alpine (Type A ISO with Alpine and GripWalk ski boots. 5355) and GripWalk boots, but The super secure 77mm metal Anti also up to Walk Sole, Walk To Ride Friction Device – AFD Metal – can be and Touring ski boots adjusted to Alpine Boots (Type A ISO (Type T ISO 9523). 5355) and GripWalk Boots. Safety First To increase the safety and performance aspect of the new AAAttack2 bindings, a new release kinematic was developed to reduce friction and guarantee more constant release values. The interaction between the spring and the tension element is designed as a new system that significantly reduces friction, for even more precise and constant release values. Every toe piece is calibrated before packaging to ensure exact DIN settings. 8 AAAttack2 AT DEMO models, modified versions of the AAAttack Freeski bindings, are the first demo freeski binding, suitable for rental, that are anchored on a metal toe track. This unique feature ensures a lower stand height, a more compact design and increased stability compared with other bindings. FR PRO2 AT Toe: The AAAttack2 AT DEMO models can be adjusted to Alpine (Type A ISO 5355) and GripWalk boots, but also up to Walk Sole, Walk To Ride and Touring ski boots (Type T ISO 9523). With these bindings, boot-binding compatibility issues during demos or rentals are relegated to the past. To avoid displacements during handling of the skis, the length adjustment lever of the demo models is now better integrated. The AAAttack2 AT DEMO models provide a modified PowerRail track under the heel piece, making it easy to adjust manually. Since this easy to adapt AAAttack2 AT DEMO Freeski binding model was designed for a wide range of sole lengths, it can be adjusted to all avai- lable alpine boot sole lengths from 259 to 382 mm, tool-free in a matter of seconds, by moving the toe and heel pieces. ISO 5355 TOURING - ISO 9523 Walk Sole Alpine Adult GripWalk Touring Line 2018/19 Walk To Ride (A) (GW) (T) (W) AAATTACK2 18X AT X X X X AAATTACK2 16 AT X X X X AAATTACK2 13 AT X X X X AAATTACK2 11 GW X X AAATTACK2 13 AT DEMO X X X X AAATTACK2 11 AT DEMO X X X X AT – Alpine Touring. Suitable for Alpine (ISO 5355) and Touring ski boots (ISO 9523), including GripWalk (GW), Walk Sole and Walk To Ride (W) ski boots GW – GripWalk. Bindings marked with GW fit Alpine and GripWalk boot types 9 NOTES: 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 11 11 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ELAN TECHNOLOGIES 1. FUSION The Fusion System is the world’s first truly 1 integrated ski binding system, paving the 2 3 way for faster turn initiation, smoother flex 1 Click-in bindings 1 and easier turning and enhanced ed- ge-to-edge responsiveness. 2 Central locking mechanism The Fusion binding system now has an 3 Syncro movement upgrade. Its features include easier hand- 4 Stability 4 ling with tool-less mounting and synchro- 5 nous movement, better performance with 5 Freeflex freeflex under the binding and improved stability and a considerable 15% / minus 6 Wide binding hold 6 330 g weight reduction per ski. Designed by the acclaimed Porsche Design Studio, the upgraded Fusion got the look, too! 2. SHIFT The Shift System is built with a lean profi- 2 le comprised of lightweight materials, and designed to offer optimized performance. The foundation of the Shift System is a plate-in-plate free flex design that allows the ski to bend along its length. Additio- nally, vibration absorbers dampen chatter between the ski and the plate, improving 5 the connection between the skier's feet. 6 Wide ABS platform creates optimal power transfer further increasing precision and 1 edge hold. 3 4 LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE EASY HANDLING 1 THIN PROFILE 2 "PLATE-IN-PLATE" FREEFLEX CONSTRUCTION 5 ENHANCE GLIDING Reduced weight due to construction. A new solution, two plates that move freely. This technology has free flex and great 6 TOOL FREE, CLICK IN BINDINGS power transfer at the same time. 3 POWER TRANSFER PLATFORM Delivers optimal power transfer further increasing precision and edge hold. 4 VIBRATION ABSORBERS Improve comfort and provide a smooth ride in any situation. 12 3. FREEFLEX EVO Freeflex EVO reduces the impact on the natural flex of the ski to a mi- nimum. The new construction of the roller pincer system and its wings guarantee utmost stability. The newly designed longer wings overlap better with the ski boot and hence in less forward pressure. ELAN de- veloped an intelligent Race AFD gliding element which moves together with the ski flex enabling constant contact between boot and binding in all flex situations. The synchro adjustment of the wings provides pre- cise adjustment to ski boot sole heights, preventing wobbling between binding and boot.